Eminem in car crash for new MTV VMAs promo

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Eminem has appeared in a promo for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), which features a car crash that the Detroit native survives.

Eminem appears in a car crash promo for the MTV Video Music Awards (Pic: YouTube)

Ahead of his appearance at next week’s VMAs, the Not Afraid artist has filmed a promotional advert which sees him crawling from an upturned car.As the car explodes, it sends Eminem – real name Marshall Mathers – toppling to the ground.He admitted that Marlon Brando was the main inspiration behind the short, yet dramatic, video.’It’s kind of a take on On The Waterfront. Like, loosely. The car is exploding and I’m hurt,’ he told MTV.com.Eminem, whose Recovery album continues to break records , is up for eight gongs at the prestigious awards show.

MORE: Eminem and Rihanna’s Love The Way You Lie breaks YouTube record Many have noted that the video seems to reflect the rapper’s experiences of lows while battling drug addiction and returning to the top of the charts with his latest album.The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards take place on September 12 in Los Angeles.